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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,730.61, 11,597.28 and 2,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,730.61, 11,597.28 and 2,466.77 is: 3,700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,730.61 : 11,597.28 = 2,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,730.61/11,597.28 = 2,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,730.61x = 11,597.28 × 2,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,730.61x = 28,607,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607,851.38/7,730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.59

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